Veronica Serra is the founding partner of Pacific Investimentos and one of the most successful business women in Brazil. Veronica is an active investor, mother of 3 children and has developed her career as one of the biggest investors in Brazil and is an inspiration as a working parent and professional.
Veronica sits on 10 boards including some of the biggest for-profit and non-profit companies in Brazil. She is currently Chairman of the Board of Portal de Documentos and a Board Member of Allied Advanced Technologies and Wow! Nutrition. She is an advisor to One Equity Partners and founding partner of Pacific Investments, the Brazilian investment advisor for OEP since 2006.
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Veronica Serra is the founding partner of Pacific Investimentos and one of the most successful business women in Brazil. Veronica is an active investor, mother of 3 children and has developed her career as one of the biggest investors in Brazil and is an inspiration as a working parent and professional.
Veronica sits on 10 boards including some of the biggest for-profit and non-profit companies in Brazil. She is currently Chairman of the Board of Portal de Documentos and a Board Member of Allied Advanced Technologies and Wow! Nutrition. She is an advisor to One Equity Partners and founding partner of Pacific Investments, the Brazilian investment advisor for OEP since 2006.
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Top 3 Takeaways

Knowledge is lasting: Many things can be taken away from you (money, country, loved ones). What can't be taken is the knowledge you build inside and your experience. If you invest in knowledge and yourself, you will always be fine.

Culture of Sharing and Trust (important factors in determining who to invest in) - 1) Smart doesn't mean trustworthy. In times of difficulty and trouble, you need to be reliable. 2) You need to be able to share with others.

Generosity: Greatest strength but also weakness. Strength: Very generous to entrepreneurs - make intros, give ideas, advice. Has helped in business "get companies for so cheap"; Weakness : Too generous with own time -> need to say more 'No's.

Employee Testimonials

"Knowledge is lasting: Many things can be taken away from you (money, country, loved ones). What can't be taken is the knowledge you build inside and your experience. If you invest in knowledge and yourself, you will always be fine."

"Culture of Sharing and Trust (important factors in determining who to invest in) - 1) Smart doesn't mean trustworthy. In times of difficulty and trouble, you need to be reliable. 2) You need to be able to share with others."

"Generosity: Greatest strength but also weakness. Strength: Very generous to entrepreneurs - make intros, give ideas, advice. Has helped in business "get companies for so cheap"; Weakness : Too generous with own time -> need to say more 'No's."

Copie HarrisFebruary 2013

February, 2013

Boston, MA 02139

Copie is the Managing Partner of Lilien Communications and is an expert presentation coach. She took the helm of Lilien Communications which was founded by her father Bob Lilien. Bob was the presentation coach for Ronald Reagan, who is arguably seen as one of the best speakers/presenters of all time. Many who have worked with Bob and with Copie say that Copie is even better than her father. She is the best in her field.
Copie consults with executives worldwide throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, South America, and the United States. For nearly 20 years as a communications skills consultant and strategist, Copie has worked with executives at all levels to clarify and deliver their message effectively to their audiences. Copie?s expertise lies in not only identifying communications challenges and offering strategies but also putting people at ease so they are open to accepting and embracing new ways of approaching people and situations. more

Copie is the Managing Partner of Lilien Communications and is an expert presentation coach. She took the helm of Lilien Communications which was founded by her father Bob Lilien. Bob was the presentation coach for Ronald Reagan, who is arguably seen as one of the best speakers/presenters of all time. Many who have worked with Bob and with Copie say that Copie is even better than her father. She is the best in her field.
Copie consults with executives worldwide throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, South America, and the United States. For nearly 20 years as a communications skills consultant and strategist, Copie has worked with executives at all levels to clarify and deliver their message effectively to their audiences. Copie?s expertise lies in not only identifying communications challenges and offering strategies but also putting people at ease so they are open to accepting and embracing new ways of approaching people and situations. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Learn not to take yourself so seriously - Embrace detours & challenges for they will make you grow

Introversion span across different fields (Copie is more arts-oriented, but works with science-oriented introverts), but it doesn't have to be a handicap if you know how to present yourself

Be confident in things you do

Employee Testimonials

"Great tips, would be good to see a class from her on communication."

"Super resourceful. Very well composed and presented."

Gabe ZichermannJanuary 2013

January, 2013

New York, NY 10016

Gabe started as an entrepreneur in the gaming space, well known within the world of gaming, building a successful gaming tech company which he sold for millions. Since then, he has pioneered the term ?gamification? and could arguably be credited as the ?father of gamification,? advancing this field and called upon globally as THE EXPERT. He then dedicated his life to helping motivate human behavior, taking his gaming principles mainstream. His biggest followers are human resource professionals as well as managers/leaders interested in gamification techniques to motivate employees. Gabe is the author of a bestselling book, and is about to publish his next book this spring (where NxJ has significant coverage). more

Gabe started as an entrepreneur in the gaming space, well known within the world of gaming, building a successful gaming tech company which he sold for millions. Since then, he has pioneered the term ?gamification? and could arguably be credited as the ?father of gamification,? advancing this field and called upon globally as THE EXPERT. He then dedicated his life to helping motivate human behavior, taking his gaming principles mainstream. His biggest followers are human resource professionals as well as managers/leaders interested in gamification techniques to motivate employees. Gabe is the author of a bestselling book, and is about to publish his next book this spring (where NxJ has significant coverage). less

Top 3 Takeaways

Collective change is exponential, individual change is linear, you can't force the change you want.

Sometime an incentive is better than fear of a punishment.

Gamification is very powerful in the right context, but it can't magically breathe life into a bad product. It's not always the answer.

Employee Testimonials

"Gabe's talk was one of the most enjoyable ones I've attended."

"Phenomenal. I enjoyed it immensely; he's a real hoot to listen to. He's the kind of guy I would want to grab a drink with and just talk to for hours without pause."

"There were some interesting theories that laid out why gamification is such a powerful force."

Scott HarrisonDecember 2012

December, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Scott's story is extremely inspiring. He went from being one of New York's best nightclub promoters, to founding charity: water ? an organization which is helping provide clean water to millions of people in poverty stricken countries around the world. In 2004, tired of the poisonous promoter lifestyle, Scott volunteered aboard a floating hospital called Mercy Ships. He found himself in Liberia, Africa with no public electricity, water or sewage. The trip changed his life. He built one of the largest charities at a global scale in the shortest amount of time. I believe he will have the same impact he has had on myself as I heard his personal journey of ups and downs..inspiring and very real. more

Scott's story is extremely inspiring. He went from being one of New York's best nightclub promoters, to founding charity: water ? an organization which is helping provide clean water to millions of people in poverty stricken countries around the world. In 2004, tired of the poisonous promoter lifestyle, Scott volunteered aboard a floating hospital called Mercy Ships. He found himself in Liberia, Africa with no public electricity, water or sewage. The trip changed his life. He built one of the largest charities at a global scale in the shortest amount of time. I believe he will have the same impact he has had on myself as I heard his personal journey of ups and downs..inspiring and very real. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Looking at a problem through a different lens, coupled with action, can yield great results.

It's so easy to help. The hardest part is to spread awareness.

Nothing should be taken for granted, not even water.

Employee Testimonials

"What a fantastic and inspiring life he's lived!"

"Very powerful stuff. Certainly made me think."

"He taught us that we have the power to tackle a real world problem by making a small sacrifice in our own lives - I loved that."

Shiv KhemkaOctober 2012

October, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Shiv Vikram Khemka is Vice Chairman of SUN Group, a private investment group active around the world in various industries, including Oil and Gas, Mining, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Technology and Consumer Goods. He is a recognized global leader, who focuses his influence on impacting positive world change. He is a Trustee of his family's charitable trusts, the Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation and the Nabha Foundation, which strive to reduce poverty, empower marginalized societies, and protect the natural environment. Most recently, Shiv has directed his attention to leadership development. He believes that finding, nurturing, and empowering leaders is the way to better the world. Shiv is active on the Advisory Boards of his alma maters, The Wharton School and Brown University. more

Shiv Vikram Khemka is Vice Chairman of SUN Group, a private investment group active around the world in various industries, including Oil and Gas, Mining, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Technology and Consumer Goods. He is a recognized global leader, who focuses his influence on impacting positive world change. He is a Trustee of his family's charitable trusts, the Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation and the Nabha Foundation, which strive to reduce poverty, empower marginalized societies, and protect the natural environment. Most recently, Shiv has directed his attention to leadership development. He believes that finding, nurturing, and empowering leaders is the way to better the world. Shiv is active on the Advisory Boards of his alma maters, The Wharton School and Brown University. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Be good. Do good.

Spirituality is an integral part of cultivating leadership.

You should never think you can take care of your life goals later. Later has a way of never arriving.

Employee Testimonials

"Shiv is such an amazing person who has lived so much in his time. His spirituality was inspiring."

"Excellent presentation, well timed with powerful examples."

"Great talk. Riveting!"

Will MarreSeptember 2012

September, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Will Marré is the co-founder and former president of the Covey Leadership Center where he translated the concepts of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into powerful leadership courses taught to millions of executives worldwide. Today Will is an evangelist of socially strategic enterprise that transforms Corporate Social Responsibility into Corporate Social Opportunity. Will has been a business leader and consultant for 25 years to world leading companies such as Disney and Procter & Gamble. Now he is on a mission bringing his experience, vision and personal fire to the world to create a future of sustainable abundance. more

Will Marré is the co-founder and former president of the Covey Leadership Center where he translated the concepts of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into powerful leadership courses taught to millions of executives worldwide. Today Will is an evangelist of socially strategic enterprise that transforms Corporate Social Responsibility into Corporate Social Opportunity. Will has been a business leader and consultant for 25 years to world leading companies such as Disney and Procter & Gamble. Now he is on a mission bringing his experience, vision and personal fire to the world to create a future of sustainable abundance. less

Top 3 Takeaways

It's not about the summit, it's about why you climb.

It's never as bad as it looks.

Rational passion.

Employee Testimonials

"Loved it. Will is a real person and someone anyone can feel like they can relate to, that's so hard to find in such a powerful and successful person. He really exemplifies humility and had such a grace about him. Through his amazing story telling, he really had me believe how and why he got to his life lessons and how the success he has is attainable. Focus on your passions. Love the message."

"Powerful talk. Simple and resonating stories. Great story teller."

"Thanks again for this amazing CEO Talk. I am constantly in awe of the amazing teachers we bring to the table. I am honored to have been able to sit in today."

Wes MooreAugust 2012

August, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Wes Moore is an author, businessman, and US Army veteran. His first book, 'The Other Wes Moore', became an instant New York Times bestseller. Currently, he is the host of 'Beyond Belief' on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Moore also serves on the board of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees, the Valley Forge Military Academy and College Board of Trustees, and the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees. He also founded STAND! through Johns Hopkins, which works with Baltimore youth involved in the criminal justice system. Moore was also a featured speaker at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and addressed the crowd from Invesco Field. more

Wes Moore is an author, businessman, and US Army veteran. His first book, 'The Other Wes Moore', became an instant New York Times bestseller. Currently, he is the host of 'Beyond Belief' on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Moore also serves on the board of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees, the Valley Forge Military Academy and College Board of Trustees, and the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees. He also founded STAND! through Johns Hopkins, which works with Baltimore youth involved in the criminal justice system. Moore was also a featured speaker at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and addressed the crowd from Invesco Field. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Make sure that it mattered that you were ever there.

We are a product of our expectations, not a product of our environment.

It really made me reflect upon what impact my life has made thus far and how I should focus my energy on making a meaningful change to this world.

Employee Testimonials

"Wes' story was compelling, powerful, and so entirely genuine. It was an honor to have the opportunity to hear him speak."

"Some of his insights were incredibly impactful to me, and the humility he showed as he shared those insights was inspiring"

"Very engaging, I like that he left a lot of time for questions and interactions with us, it made it a lot more personal."

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Dr. Jim LoehrJuly 2012

July, 2012

NY, NY 10010

Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, Co-Founder of the Human Performance Institute, and author of 15 books including his most recent, The Power of Story. He also co-authored the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement. Dr. Loehr's ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved world-wide recognition and has been chronicled in leading national publications. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Nightline with Ted Koppel, The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and CBS Morning News and the Oprah Winfrey Show. more

Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, Co-Founder of the Human Performance Institute, and author of 15 books including his most recent, The Power of Story. He also co-authored the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement. Dr. Loehr's ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved world-wide recognition and has been chronicled in leading national publications. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Nightline with Ted Koppel, The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and CBS Morning News and the Oprah Winfrey Show. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Emphasis on energy management is key. Aligning life goals is critical.

The most important aspect of leadership: Build moral grit.

Figure out your life purpose and everything aligns from that, that defines success.

Employee Testimonials

"Great! Getting better for every time I watch him. Thank you for investing in giving us the opportunity to take part of his thoughts and ideas."

"Astounding session. Simply superb."

"Amazing!! There is a lot of things I'm doing wrong ... need to work on them ... Energy... persistence.."

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Beth Ann KaminkowJuly 2012

July, 2012

Cambridge, MA 02139

Beth Ann is the CEO of TracyLocke, listed in Advertising Age's article, Women to Watch. She is dedicated to every aspect of the employee and client experience. During her two decades in the industry she has touched every aspect of marketing communications across consumer packaged goods, retail, finance, restaurant and technology companies. Beth Ann has led TracyLocke's transformation into Brand to Retail Marketing which has landed them in the top three of shopper marketing agencies for three years running. She is a thought leader in this area writing articles, publishing white papers, speaking at conferences and consulting with clients. more

Beth Ann is the CEO of TracyLocke, listed in Advertising Age's article, Women to Watch. She is dedicated to every aspect of the employee and client experience. During her two decades in the industry she has touched every aspect of marketing communications across consumer packaged goods, retail, finance, restaurant and technology companies. Beth Ann has led TracyLocke's transformation into Brand to Retail Marketing which has landed them in the top three of shopper marketing agencies for three years running. She is a thought leader in this area writing articles, publishing white papers, speaking at conferences and consulting with clients. less

Top 3 Takeaways

The importance of getting real feedback from those you work with. How to establish trust with your peers so that you can encourage honest feedback.

Strive for Integration of work + life vs trying to find balance.

Focus on cultivating your strengths more than correcting your weaknesses.

Employee Testimonials

"It was a very interesting session. I liked the way she explained about how to overcome when things are going hard in one's life. Something which we all have faced or will face during later stages of life."

"Very insightful about a perspective of running a company."

"Her flow and presentation was excellent which kept the audience attentive."

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David MarquetJune 2012

June, 2012

New York, NY 10016

David graduated at the top of his class from the Naval Academy. Shortly after graduation he earned command of the USS Santa Fe, the lowest performing crew in the entire US Submarine fleet. Traditionally, the Navy is a permission based culture, before acting a sailor must seek permission. His innovative style of leadership reformed the entire atmosphere of the ship from one of permission to intent. Under his leadership, sailors on the USS Santa Fe took ownership of their tasks and they announced their intentions rather than asking permission. Now, founder & CEO of Practicum, a leadership development company, he has many inspirational stories and insights to share. more

David graduated at the top of his class from the Naval Academy. Shortly after graduation he earned command of the USS Santa Fe, the lowest performing crew in the entire US Submarine fleet. Traditionally, the Navy is a permission based culture, before acting a sailor must seek permission. His innovative style of leadership reformed the entire atmosphere of the ship from one of permission to intent. Under his leadership, sailors on the USS Santa Fe took ownership of their tasks and they announced their intentions rather than asking permission. Now, founder & CEO of Practicum, a leadership development company, he has many inspirational stories and insights to share. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Giving power/control is a much more effective method of leadership than taking power/control.

When given the chance and power to take decisions, think carefully and execute well.

People perform better when given the opportunity to make their own decisions and learn from their own mistakes.

Employee Testimonials

"I thought David was really honest with his experience on the Submarine. I was glad that he had the courage to not only make such drastic changes but also share them with us."

"The session was extremely refreshing and positive. I was definitely glad I attended."

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John WoodMay 2012

May, 2012

New York, NY 10016

John J. Wood is the founder and board co-chair of Room to Read, a global nonprofit organization focused on literacy and gender equality in education in Asia and Africa that has reached over 6 million children. more

John J. Wood is the founder and board co-chair of Room to Read, a global nonprofit organization focused on literacy and gender equality in education in Asia and Africa that has reached over 6 million children. less

Top 3 Takeaways

I don't hear no. I hear not yet. Have bold goals - ignore those who say it won't work. Do it anyway.

The key to happiness is giving and doing for others. - Dali Lama

Secret to life - What do you want to be proud of on your death bed, work backwards and do that.

Employee Testimonials

"Touching and Sensational session. Met a "Super Hero" today."

"I found it very inspiring. I've always felt so fortunate to have the education I do, and I think it's great that John and his EEs and volunteers are working hard to bring it to children who would never receive one otherwise. I'd really like to get involved with the Boston chapter."

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Simon SinekApril 2012

April, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Simon O. Sinek is an author and best known for developing "The Golden Circle" and popularizing a concept of human motivation. Described as "a visionary thinker with a rare intellect," Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. more

Simon O. Sinek is an author and best known for developing "The Golden Circle" and popularizing a concept of human motivation. Described as "a visionary thinker with a rare intellect," Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. less

Top 3 Takeaways

"Authenticity" is when our actions are aligned with our beliefs; to be authentic you must act from your "why"

Being trustworthy does not mean being right - it means being honest.

Leadership is defined by the one who helps others - even when you have nothing left to give

Q & A with CEO

What's your tip on how someone can figure out what his or her 'why' is?

Go to the people you love, your really close friends, not spouse (they're too close), "Why are we friends?" "What is it about me that we're so close? What's so special about me?" Press the issue-"good, that's the definition of a friend. What is it about me? That's the definition of a best friend? What is it about me?" Eventually they'll start describing themselves, and you'll have an emotional response. There's your 'why'.

"This was such a wonderful, insightful and amazing NxJU. I am happy to have heard Simon in person -- I am happy to be a Next Jumper. I feel proud that my company has this sort of opportunity and I believe that we are living our WHY."

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Janet HansonFebruary 2012

February, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Janet Hanson is Founder & CEO of 85 Broads, a network community of 30,000 trailblazing women across 82 different countries. more

Janet Hanson is Founder & CEO of 85 Broads, a network community of 30,000 trailblazing women across 82 different countries. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Be curious, it's the basis of all relationships and a form of paying respect to others

See the good you have, be grateful and appreciative, it's a choice to survive & thrive

If you feel like you're getting burnt out, work with your manager to create a plan, don't make a rash decision and quit

Q & A with CEO

What is the one behavior or trait of women that could derail their career, or one mistake you made?

The way to derail to your career, not specific to women, I made the executive decision to leave. I was burned out. Two to three years later my manager said, "why didn't you come to me, we could have worked things out, this is really how women derail their careers." This could have all been avoided if I had been smart enough. Go to your bosses and talk about what's important to you and do it way before you're messed up. The way you derail your career is to make a decision without the guidance of the people you work for. It all comes back to trust.

Employee Testimonials

"I loved it. Janet is quite inspiring. She seems to be a straight shooter that says it like it is. I particularly loved her down to earth nature, comments on networking, and the necessity to keep a "glass half full" mentality."

"Felt like she really connected with all of us. Her journey was fascinating."

"I thought she was an amazing woman. Her story really motivated me and I am already finding myself using terms that she used."

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Charlie KimFebruary 2012

February, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Charlie Kim founded Next Jump in 1994 in his college dorm room while going through school on financial aid. He serves as mentor to NYC Venture Fellows and serves on Mayor Bloomberg's NYC Applied Sciences Committee. more

Charlie Kim founded Next Jump in 1994 in his college dorm room while going through school on financial aid. He serves as mentor to NYC Venture Fellows and serves on Mayor Bloomberg's NYC Applied Sciences Committee. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Focus on Action vs. Activity

Good leaders will not just give orders, rather, they will lead by their work and show the great path

Deliberate practice to better yourselves, it is not about the end goal, but during the whole process of practicing you get better

Employee Testimonials

"I really appreciated this NxJU today. Rarely do you get to hear what drives your boss/how he betters himself and what he and the company value in leadership."

"I came out of this with a ton of better ideas for myself."

"Charlie is an amazing presenter - one of the best CEO Talks we can ask for."

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Robert LoCascioJanuary 2012

January, 2012

New York, NY 10016

Rob LoCascio is Founder and CEO of LivePerson, a leader in Intelligent Engagement Solutions that help thousands of top brands and websites around the world monitor and connect their consumers online. more

Rob LoCascio is Founder and CEO of LivePerson, a leader in Intelligent Engagement Solutions that help thousands of top brands and websites around the world monitor and connect their consumers online. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Stay humble, be open to guidance, mentorship

Be willing to try new things, especially if what you're doing feels like it isn't working or could work better

Roll with the punches - get back up even when it is difficult. Believe in your cause and stay the course

Q & A with CEO

Your story is awesome, despite all the difficulties (9/11, getting out of your lease, with the market and stocks where they are, etc.), I am curious to know what lessons did you learn, what did you do different to start
growing more successfully?

When we started the restructuring, we went through two different times and we finally got to a place where we made a list with everyone - "skill and will" and I asked myself the question: can these people check both of those boxes? When the stocks went down, people lost their motivation, so pre 9/11, we terminated many people, which got us to 9/12. We then went through a healing period, because after terminating so many people, we wanted to keep it cool. As a conclusion, important lessons: after hard time, stay focused, keep it simple, work with the core people and grow, be profitable, and own destiny in your hands

Employee Testimonials

"What I liked about today's talk was how honest Rob was. It was great to hear his perspective. Very inspiring."

"Thank you for a great NxJU. Having the chance to hear about the obstacles behind Rob's success was a truly eye-opening experience."

"Rob was funny, knowledgeable, and a wonderful addition to the NxJU series."

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Charles BestDecember 2011

December, 2011

New York, NY 10016

Charles Best founded DonorsChoose.org at Wings Academy, a public high school in the Bronx where he was a social studies teacher for five years. more

Charles Best founded DonorsChoose.org at Wings Academy, a public high school in the Bronx where he was a social studies teacher for five years. less

Top 3 Takeaways

Believe in your vision with passion and go make things happen!

Experiments are great for innovation - be prepared to fail fast and learn

Investment in technology is a key driver for growth and scale

Q & A with CEO

How do you ensure the integrity of the resources that the donors have bought for the classroom?

We do a couple of things to ensure it. (1) We screen every project before it goes live on the site. We also purchase all the material ourselves and deliver it to the classrooms. We deliver only to addresses of known public schools that we get from the Government. (2) Also the way feedback loop works, most of the times you see the students using the resource, even with the handwritten thank you notes - it is pretty reassuring that it is being used for the right purpose.For example - when a project gets funded, our system sends a fax to the Principal & 2-3 random teachers of that public school, saying "Congratulations! Your teacher Mrs. Smith just got funding for an iPad." Subtext of this text is - please make sure the iPad is being used by the students. So, if you were a teacher looking to run away with that iPad, you would have to convince your students to write thank you notes and click pictures of them using it. You would also have to have your school Principal and every other colleague of yours to be in on the game.

Employee Testimonials

"The process of starting from an idea to an entire website like donorschoose.org is applicable in many areas at NxJ."

"A healthy dose of motivation and inspiration. It gave me more energy."

"Inspired me to do a better job."

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About CEO Talks

CEO Talks have been the highlight of NxJU’s guest speaker series, as it is the rare opportunity to gain valuable insights and learnings from successful individuals that Charlie Kim has been inspired by, himself. Charlie Kim, Next Jump’s Founder and CEO, began CEO Talks as a way to give back to the Next Jump community via continued education. Our mission, Better Me+You=Us stems into the education arena with the purpose to Educate Me+You=Us.

CEO Talks help us grow, learn and become inspired by great people. As we grow as individuals, we feel a desire to give and help others. It is an honor to give back to the community through continued education via NxJU. As a token of our appreciation to the CEOs who have joined NxJU, Next Jumpers, family and guests provide their top takeaways and feedback to our guest speakers. Simon Sinek, author of bestselling book, Start with Why and John Wood, CEO of Room to Read, are some of the most recent CEO Talks.